Immigration to UK/ Should it be based on Ethnicity, Culture etc?

Question

Seems to me it should. Its patently obvious which ethnic communities fit in and which dont. Im generalising of course, but i think you have to.

Generally speaking Polish, Czechs, Mid Eastern christians, Jews, Chinese and non muslim Indians fit in to the UK fairly well, ie respect for the native culture, integration and assimilation, respect for the law, loyalty to the UK, employment etc.....whereas Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Afro-Carribeans, Somalis, Afghans, Kurds, Albanians do not fit in so well, they are less likely to assimilate and integrate, less likely to have a job, have a higher percentage involved in crime and in the prison system etc.

Surely also, people who are ethnically of British origin, ie people living in USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe etc should surely have more right to enter UK than a bangladeshi, or even an Assyrian (like myself!).

It seems if the UK accepted immigrants based on their culture, religion, ethnicity etc Britain would be better off?

NOTE, I DID NOT MENTION COLOUR! Colour is irrelevant. Im only half British myself in any case. I agree with immigration, but not unchecked, non selective immigration. Im sure this will offend the Politically Correct crowd!

Skills are important too, but if you let a skilled person in who is culturally incompatible with britain, whats the point?

IT is afact that a majority of Canadians and Australians, are at least in part of English, Scottish, Irish or Welsh stock, same for New Zealand!

Answer 1

Yes it does make a lot of sense to admit only people who can fit in with UK customs- culture etc.

You quite rightly say what use is a persons skill to Britain if they cannot conform. A good example are the doctors recently in the news for terrorist acts!

Also because the UK is essentially a Christian country, religion should now play a large part in deciding who will fit in. For example Islam has far too many fanatics on board and they do not mix easily.

Its no good burying your head in the sand and pretending that everything will be ok no matter who comes here, because we all should know by now it is not!

Answer 2

Any immigrant regardless of colour or religion should only ever be allow into the UK if their skills are required in this country (Note - all UK nationals are leaving - I wonder why).

Any immigrant that commits a crime - any one not born in the UK should be immediately exported back to country of origin never to be allowed access to foreign lands again.

The human rights act should cover in the first instant the right of a UK national to remain safe in their country of origin.

Perhaps we should tatto all criminals with said word across there forehead as a compulsory order for any crime committed, that would soon make the selection process a lot easier.

Britain would certainly be better off without foreign agitators, criminals, terrorists, anti british and royalty types. Britain would be a lot better off exporting all criminals once sentenced.

The type of person that is incompatible in Britain is a Criminal. Or an individual who thinks Britains should convert to their way of thinking.

Answer 3

Yes, I believe immigrants entrance into a country should be based on culture, religion, ethnicity. That way a country will be able to let in only those that really want to live there and become part of the new country. They should not be allowed to speak a different language or disrupt society. I do not have a problem with immigration. However, I have a very big problem with those that immigrate and then expect the new country to speak their language, embrace their customs and make changes for them.

Answer 4

Steady on !
I think that you state your case too strongly.
I am a white Christian Brit., but have lived and worked in foreign climes for many a year, where I considered myself to be a guest of the country and its' peoples. I made every effort to adopt local customs, and the language, so all was well.
My wife is a white Rhodesian by birth, so we have no problems with origin.
My only bug is illustrated thus..
I was walking down Dunstable High Street in Luton to go to a cash machine , when I noticed that not only was I the only pale-face on the pavement, no-one could speak English.
I think that it is rude to adopt a country and make no effort to integrate.


Cheers,
Bob

Answer 5

No it should be based on whether you are bringing with you a skill that is needed and in short supply in the UK. If you are just coming here to snatch jobs from under the noses of British workers then you should not be allowed in.

You should also be able to prove that you are able to support yourself.

Race and culture have nothing to do with it.

Answer 6

No I don't agree - It should be based on ability to support oneself without being a burden to the state in anyway.
This is more aliek the Australian method - and I believe that the UK should adopt this and keep out people who come to the UK to sponge off the state.
It doesn't matter about race, religion, creed or ethnicity - just don't come to the UK expecting the "golden" life without contributing to the nation.

Answer 7

Thats how hitler started out. Being selective on what ethnicity, religions or race could live in germany. Next thing you you'll be asking for the heads of every non british born. There are lots of pakistani's or bangladeshi's who easily fit in the british culture and got jobs and pay taxes. You've got some scary views.

Answer 8

I'd love to know where you get your information from, my fear is that it's unfounded and based simply on your own prejudice.

Also, US or Australian citizens regardless of their ethnic origin are still American or Australian and to say they are as you put it 'ethnically of British origin' is simply wrong. But I fear you were just talking about Caucasian Australians and Canadians etc who have largely european descendency; not British.

To say that Pakistanis; Bangaldeshis etc do not fit in is plain wrong; I know many Pakistanis, Afro-carribeans etc (both British born and non-british born) who are just as 'British' as everyone else...your argument seems, to me, groundless and a bit silly and I fear that in more based on islamophobia than anything else.

Why not try judging people on their character rather than their ethnicity/religion; as I am sure most of us would wish to be judged. The two are not synonymous.

Answer 9

sounds like your on to something. if they can not adapt to the laws of the new land, then they don't need to apply from the jump. there is nothing racist about your question.

Answer 10

You have some very scary views, are you Hitler? In my view immigration should be based on what skills you can bring to the UK. Similar to the way it works in Australia.